PASUGO 2011
"Family planning through artificial methods is indeed allowed in the Iglesia Ni Cristo.
"The Iglesia Ni Cristo accepts modern family planning methods or the use of what others call 'contraceptives' as long as they are not abortifacient in nature and they do not impose prolonged abstinence from sexual intercourse among married couples... The Rhythym Method and other s0-called 'natural' family planning methods are rejected because they are actually contrary to nature. Among other things, they run counter to the apostolic teaching to all married couples which states, 'Do not first agree to do so for a while in order to spend your time in prayer; but then resume normal marital relations..' (I Cor. 7:5, Today's English Version).
"Family planning with the use of artificial birth control methods is part of responsible parenthood. The Bible teaches hat those who do not provide for their households, by their own imprudence, are worse than unbelievers (I Tim. 5:8)."
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, p. 3 (Editor's Reply)
"Just this year, from January to September, the Church Of Christ dedicated to the Almighty God 58 worship buildings in the Philippines alone, with seven more outside the Philippines. Currently, 97 houses of worship are under construction.
"Brother Eduardo V. Manalo... dedication of the new worship building of the local congregration of Sorsogon City... on September 23, 2011."
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, pp. 8-9 (by Alejandro R. Sino Cruz Jr., with assistance from Markfel T. Serreno and Eraño C. Malli)
"CARING FOR THE brethren's spiritual needs and other aspects of their well-being has been the commitment of the Church Administration from the time of God's Messengers in these last days, Brother Felix Y. Manalo, to the time of Brother Eraño G. Manlao, and to that of the present Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo."
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, p. 11.
"... Brother Dan V. Orosa a prayer for the voluntary offerings..."
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, p. 12
"A surge of self-destructive behaviors such as premature sexual activity...
The newest teenage pregnancy statistics 2010 reports that 'teen pregnancy is once again on the rise ... teen girls ages 15 to 19 are the most likely to get pregnant as a teen... the majority of teens that are at risk for becoming pregnant fall into a different, but very specific groups...'" ["The Iglesia Ni Cristo accepts modern family planning methods or the use of what others call 'contraceptives'... PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, p. 3]
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, p. 18
"Hae-Eun Cheong... had learned that the Lord Jesus Christ is a Man, not God, and that He is God's greatest messenger. Mr. Cheong also found out that Christmas is not found in the Bible."
"Back from South Korea, Mr. Ku, together with Mr. Cheong and Mr. Son, took care of the necessary documents for the purchase of properties by the Church in South Korea."
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, pp. 34-35
"Brother Son said that their discussion... centered on the relationship of Brother Felix Y. Manalo to the Iglesia Ni Cristo."
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, p. 36
"The Italian Republic is the only country in the world with two independent countries entirely located within its borders: Vatican City and San Marino."
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, p. 37.
"As of this writing, there are 16 congregations of the Iglesia Ni Cristo in Italy, which reminds us of Apostle Paul's message to the Christians in the Italian city of Rome: 'Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you' (Rom. 16:16, New King James Version)."
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, p. 37
"Apostle Paul's travel to Rome was considered his fourth missionary journey, and his letter to the Christians in that city is by far the longest of the so-called Pauline epistles. In the first chapter, Paul made mention of 'men, who suppress the truth" (Rom. 1:18, New King James Version) and who 'changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible men (Rom. 1:23, Ibid.), worshiping and serving 'the creature rather than the Creator' (Rom. 1:25, Ibid.)"
"How did the devil and his prophets plant the tares or the seeds of apostasy? By teaching doctrines of demons, 'forbidding to marry and commanding to abstain from meats' (I Tim. 4:1, 3, King James Version)... These two doctrines are both being observed and upheld by the Catholic Church (The Faith of Our Fathers, p. 328; Manual of Christian Doctrine, p. 317)"
"The official return of the true Church Of Christ to Rome, considered the hub of Catholicism, took place on July 27, 1994, during the Church's 80th anniversary celebration, led by the late Executive Minister himself, Brother Eraño G. Manalo."
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, p. 38
"On July 6, 1980, the first worship service-- a Holy Supper gathering--was held at the York Hotel in Via Cavriglia... with 30 brethren in attendance... The first converts were baptized on April 22, 1981 at the Lido di Ostia Beach..."
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, p. 39
"Brother Lito Alomisin acted as the head deacon from 1980 to 1982, succeeded by Brother Danilo Lou (1982-1983), then by Brother Anselmo Bio (1983-1988), by Brother Honorio Terrones (1988-2005), and by Brother Carlos Manaois (2005-present).
"... on February 8, 1988, Brother Efren Manangkil was designated by the Church Administration as Rome's fist resident minister.
"After a brief stint, Brother Manangkil was replaced by Brother Abner Celajes on July 7, 1989. Then on August 8, 1990, Brother Celajes was succeeded by Brother Rizalino Santos, who would later become the first supervising ministry of the ecclesiastical district of Europe.
"... the Church Of Christ was able to purchase a piece of land at Via Viguzzolo 16 on November 8, 1989 for almost 2.3 billion Italian lire... This is the very site where the present house of worship of the local congregation of Rome now majestically stands--a tangible proof that the true Church is indeed back in Rome! This worship edifice was dedicated to God on July 14, 1994... officiated by Brother Eduardo V. Manalo..."
"...in... 1994... the annals of the Church. The Iglesia Ni Cristo was formally registered with the Tribunale Civile di Roma Cancellaria Provvedimenti Speciali on July 26. Upon completion of the final steps for the registration of the Church in Italy the following day, July 27, 1994, Brother Eraño Manalo signed the document declaring the official establishment of the Church Of Christ in Rome-- the true Church being fully restored in Rome.
"On August 5, 2010, the congregation of Milan had the fortune of being visited by the Executive Minister of the Church, Brother Eduardo Manalo. Preaching to over a thousand brethren from Italy and surrounding regions... all those called in the Church Of Christ be fully prepared for the great day of salvation."
PASUGO God's Message, November 2011, Vol. 63, No. 11, pp. 39-40
